Looking ahead to the New Year, Wu expressed his hope that China-Japan people-to-people and cultural exchanges would achieve ...

Have you found yourself intrigued by the recent matcha frenzy? Are you looking to swap out your morning coffee for something that will leave you feeling a bit more calm? Do you want to learn how to ...

Accommodations without meals have been increasing in the Kusatsu Onsen hot spring resort in Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, in ...

Baltimore-founded tea brand Equitea is returning to the city for a monthlong matcha pop-up in Remington.

Proprietors opened Two Trees Tea House in Occidental, emphasizing community, decolonial tea practices and partnerships with ...

In case you've ever wanted to drink some specialty tea while playing Civilization VII, you're in luck, as they have three ...

Skip the tourist traps! Here’s how I’d redo my Daytona Beach trip—ditching the bar strip for history, mom-and-pop eats, and ...

Hat n' Boots Park is a city park and unique roadside attraction in Seattle, Washington, that you can't stop thinking about.

Japan lends itself to a multi-day guided walking trip, a rich culture with a surprising amount of wilderness to explore, ...

Matcha, while ubiquitous in Japan for centuries, burst into global popularity just within the past decade. U.S. consumer demand for matcha-flavored beverages grew by 202% in 2015, according to matcha ...

Last month was the hatsugama (first tea gathering of the year) performed by Chado Urasenke Tankokai Seattle Association at the Bellevue Children’s Academy in Bellevue, Washington.

Our readers are looking forward to the South Coast Rail starting up. Here's a recap of the most-read Standard Times stories.